Who wants to spend their hard-earned PTO tussling with a flat iron?
Keep scrolling for the best protective styles for your upcoming vacation.
Meet the Experts
Boho Braids
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Lynch is a big fan ofboho braids.
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She regularly turns to them for her celebrity clients.
This style can be adorned with beads or cuffs to take it to the next level.
Straight Backs
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Cornrows require no more maintenance than a satin scarf.
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Want it to make things even more comfortable?Skip the synthetic hair.
“Even while you’re on vacation you could always, you could swim in your braids.
That’s the luxury,” says Lynch.
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Use them to experiment with different styles, like a half-up half-down.
Toss some edge control in your carry-on and hit the road.
Curly Sew-In
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Sew-ins are especially vacation-ready if you switch up your texture.
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Crotchet Twists
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Crotchetstyles offer a quick transformation.
Loop some braids or twists into your hair and head out worry-free.
That kind of versatility is perfect for a summer getaway.
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Lynch is also a fan, adding: “A braided ponytail is really pretty.”
Braided Top Knot
Lynch loves the simplicity of a braided top knot.
“You don’t have to worry about anything,” she says.
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Pile up your braids into an elegant heap and cast aside your worries.
Start with something subtle like ahoney brownor go bold and bright.
“I love adding color and accessories to make your braids pop,” says Kimble.
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Keep things from getting too messy by adding rubber bands to the end.
Stick to the clear or get jazzy with a fun color.
Slick things back with water, leave-in conditioner, and hair gel, and be on your way.
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These wispy tendrils look amazing.
Space Buns
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Add some extra hair to yourspace bunsto tuck your own hair away.
Keep out some baby hair to play with or slick everything back.
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Jumbo Twists
The larger the parts, the easier your hair will be to complete and maintain.
Fulani Braids
Fulani braidseat every time.
They’re classic and give you two styles to work with.
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